FPage 11
- English Word Faintness Definition The state of being faint; loss of strength, or of consciousness, and self-control.
- English Word Faintness Definition Want of vigor or energy.
- English Word Faintness Definition Feebleness, as of color or light; lack of distinctness; as, faintness of description.
- English Word Faintness Definition Faint-heartedness; timorousness; dejection.
- English Word Faints Definition The impure spirit which comes over first and last in the distillation of whisky; -- the former being called the strong faints, and the latter, which is much more abundant, the weak faints. This crude spirit is much impregnated with fusel oil.
- English Word Fainty Definition Feeble; languid.
- English Word Fair Definition To make smooth and flowing, as a vessel's lines.
- English Word Fair Definition A competitive exhibition of wares, farm products, etc., not primarily for purposes of sale; as, the Mechanics' fair; an agricultural fair.
- English Word Fair Definition A festival, and sale of fancy articles. erc., usually for some charitable object; as, a Grand Army fair.
- English Word Fair Definition A gathering of buyers and sellers, assembled at a particular place with their merchandise at a stated or regular season, or by special appointment, for trade.
- English Word Fair Definition To make fair or beautiful.
- English Word Fair Definition Good fortune; good luck.
- English Word Fair Definition A fair woman; a sweetheart.
- English Word Fair Definition Fairness, beauty.
- English Word Fair Definition Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably.
- English Word Fair Definition Free from any marked characteristic; average; middling; as, a fair specimen.
- English Word Fair Definition Pleasing; favorable; inspiring hope and confidence; -- said of words, promises, etc.
- English Word Fair Definition Characterized by frankness, honesty, impartiality, or candor; open; upright; free from suspicion or bias; equitable; just; -- said of persons, character, or conduct; as, a fair man; fair dealing; a fair statement.
- English Word Fair Definition Without sudden change of direction or curvature; smooth; fowing; -- said of the figure of a vessel, and of surfaces, water lines, and other lines.
- English Word Fair Definition Free from obstacles or hindrances; unobstructed; unincumbered; open; direct; -- said of a road, passage, etc.; as, a fair mark; in fair sight; a fair view.
- English Word Fair Definition Not overcast; cloudless; clear; pleasant; propitious; favorable; -- said of the sky, weather, or wind, etc.; as, a fair sky; a fair day.
- English Word Fair Definition Distinct; legible; as, fair handwriting.
- English Word Fair Definition Without a dark hue; light; clear; as, a fair skin.
- English Word Fair Definition Pleasing to the eye; handsome; beautiful.
- English Word Fair Definition Free from spots, specks, dirt, or imperfection; unblemished; clean; pure.
- English Word Fair-haired Definition Having fair or light-colored hair.
- English Word Fair-leader Definition A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope.
- English Word Fair-minded Definition Unprejudiced; just; judicial; honest.
- English Word Fair-natured Definition Well-disposed.
- English Word Fair-weather Definition Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend.